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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1950

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Calumet Stars Poised in 1950 Santa Anita Handicap Field

Calumet Farm leads with Citation and Ponder among possible starters for the 13th Santa Anita Handicap. The race, offering 100000 dollars, draws noted rivals Noor and others as contenders. Citation, top weighted at 132 pounds, eyes all time money won, while Ponder aims from Calumet with 124 pounds.

Léa Pine Ave Citation Ponder Lez Warren Wright Calumet Farm Noor Charles Howard Kayak II Seabiscuit Jimmy Jones Easie Arcaro Calumet Johnny Gilbert San Antonio

Great Calumet field features Two Lea and top contenders

The article profiles Two Lea in training as leading among a field including Ponder Citation and others. It notes weight assignments from 103 to 117 pounds, trainer Burley Parke and Eddie Hayward, jockeys Johnny Longden and Jackie Westrope, and highlights substantial career earnings and stakes wins for multiple horses as they head into a pivotal handicap race.

Lea Steve Brooks Arcaro Gilbert Ponder Naver Aga Khan Charles 5. Howard Burley Parke Ergland San Francisco Tanforar Ponder and Citation San Antonio Johnny Longden Miche Argentina John Payson Adams Eddie Hayward Exclusive Citation” Club Earry Jackie Westropes Old Rockport Clifford Mooers Dick Watts Gordon Glisson Golden Gate Christopher J. FitzGerald Santa Anita California E. ©. Stice Johnny Adams Citation Eric Guerin Coal Town Ben F. Whitaker Jimmy Conway E. Mayer Aritn Alibhal Louis Nat Goldstone Carl A. Roles Ralph Neves Gaffery William 8. DuPont Jr Foxcatcher Farm Richard Handlen Santa Catalina Qld Rockport Anita King Gus Luellwitz Willie Alvarado Bill Pearson Abe Hirschberg Frank Childs Ted Yelosin Rane Cid Rockport Jimmy Jones

Redskins Sign LeBaron Bargain Impresses Fans Abroad

San Francisco report on February 23 notes Eddie LeBaron signed by the Washington Redskins for a bargain price. The 19 year old Western talent, nicknamed the sorcerer's apprentice, is praised as a major attraction with a unique double spin play. LeBaron began at College of the Pacific under Amos Alonzo Stagg.

Heeza Eddie LeBaron Washington San Francisco College of Pacific Washington Redskins Associated Press George Preston Marshall Eddie Far West Kezar Marshall LeBaron Francisco Amos Alonzo Stagg Stagg Northwestern California

Leaders named for Cal Poly coaching clinic in July

U C L A football coach Henry Sanders and USC basketball mentor Sam Barry will head a two week coaching workshop at Cal Poly from July 31 to August 11. The program, run by the California Association of Health Physical Education and Recreation, includes track tennis baseball gymnastics golf and swimming. Women physical education instructors will hold a two week school August 14 to 25.

San Luis Obispo Henry Red) Sanders Sam Barry U. S.C Cal Paly California Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Coast Club Yields in Handball Play

Handball teams of the Pacific Coast Club last night lost three junior doubles matches in the Southern Pacific AAU tournament at the PCC. Results include Harris of Los Angeles defeating Dick E Ebrigat of FCC with scores 8 39 1 13 and another unclear result 21 8 for Eyeider Wie Miter.

Southern Pacific Amateur Athletic Union P.c.c Harris Dick E. Ebrigat FCC Marka

Bruins Host Saints In First Outing Of Year

All-Army boxing tourney at Fort Bragg reported eight more bouts in the fifth round. Bruins prepare for Santa Ana in an afternoon game at Stephens Field with pitcher Bud Daley dominating Saints last Tuesday. Vernon Highfield to catch, Walker at first, Meyer's lineup anchored by Daley on mound.

Fort Bragg N. C Teleecel Pie Robert Barrow Far East Command Riverside Calif Charles F Me Alaska Command Karaoeke Bantama Wilson High Tomor | Gestee "Sorpeniansist Army Detroit Bruins Santa Ana Stephens Field Saints Bears Wilson Bud Daley

College Basketball Scores From Around the Nation

A jumbled recap lists numerous college games with varying results including Attona 74 over New Metco 59 and Rutgers 45 over Niagars 55. Other outcomes feature St Bonaventure 48 over Camere Tech 05 and Florida 59 over Flesmocd 71, with numerous misspelled team names and erratic formatting throughout.

Attona New Metco Angeles State Esiaeatat Src Colzate Savy Rutgers Niagars St Bonaventure Camere Tech Pittelee Vaiger Hawaii Penn Benn’ State Tempe Princeton Fale Rhode Island St Maire Pglohas Hopkines Hayels of Baltinore Bobr Aston Ihladia

Morrill Again Opposes Rose Bowl Pact Renewal

Minnesota President J L Morrill vowed to oppose renewing the Rose Bowl agreement with the Pacific Coast Conference and mobilize support to end the pact. He predicted a stronger vote against renewal, reiterating Minnesota’s consistent stance against the pact. Pacific Coast officials defended the arrangement, noting it has been satisfactory and should continue.

Chicago J. L. Morrill Minnesota Morrill Pittsburgh Frank McCormick William Breneman Indiana Kenneth L. Wilson Marrill Fritz Crisler Michigan Pacific Coast Conference Dick) Everest PLC. GC Everest Big Ten Le-Ap University of Washington Cammatee PC. C Vir. Schmidt Moscow Idaho Merrill

Partee May Sign as Seal Catcher Today

San Francisco Seals catcher Roy Partee was expected to sign his 1950 contract, leaving two holdouts, with Walt Judnich and Dick Briskie still on the list. Les Fleming has terms agreed, while Lloyd Dickey impressed the manager in mound work.

Ay Treed Press L Centro Roy Partee San Fransac Seals Seal Walt Judnich Dick Briskie Tox Yakima Les Fleming Lloyd Dickey Lefty O'Doul Tommy Bridges Ing

Bauer sisters clash as Orlando mixed two ball opens

In Orlando the mixed two ball championship advances to round two with Marlens Bauer still alive after sister Alice Bauer was eliminated following a late miss on the 18th green. K Hemphill and B Bolesta won their matches, while Marlene teamed with Denny Champagne to advance. Zaharias and Bolesta shot 65 to top Caston and another partner, setting up a featured match.

Orlando Fis Feo Bauer Alice Bauer Marlens Katherline Hemphill Chattanooga Tenn Burl Bolesta Tampa Miss Hemphill Marlene Denny Champagne Bea MaWane Birmingham Ala Clay Gaddie Cincinnati Mildred Babe) Zaharias Denver George Bolesta Fla Mort Lee Caston St Mich Ise Hemphill B. Bolesta Mateo

Yachtsmen Open Midwinter Regatta Tomorrow at Cabrillo Beach

The Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club hosts the 21st midwinter regatta with fast boats, dinghies, and power yachts under a three day schedule. Spectators will have a view from the Rocky Point line as crews from Cabrillo and entrants from Wilmington and San Francisco vie for a new combined entry record.

Corinthian West Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor Cabrilig Beach Clus Rocky Point Cabrillo Beach al Adams Henry B. (Pinky) Dupont Wilmington Del G. W. Glant-Wakte Site Conn Dupont W. L. Stewart Jr San Francisco Robert L Bob Waie Willie Dean Morrison Regis San Francisco Yacht Club

Houston Open Begins Today at Brae Burn

The Houston Open golf meet starts at Brae Burn Country Club with five entrants promising top prize of 2600 dollars. Jockeying for favors are Jim Demaret Cary Middlecoff Jack Burke Jr and Jim Turnesa with Manuel de la Torre also among the notable contenders.

Houston Texas Sy Brae Burn Country Club Jack Burke Jr White Plains N. C Tep Jimmy Demaret Cary Middlecoff Ormond Beach, Fla Jim Turnesa Manuel de la Torre Chicago

Vike Netters in Riverside Match

Burk Anderson's City prepares for a Riverside match tomorrow at 3 PM on Lakewood Country Club courts. The King netmen beat East L. A. 17 to something as the Vikings sweep first and second doubles. Expected Vikings entries include Storrey Deneven Klinkscales Rider for doubles and Chee Russell Cady Carnahan in singles.

Burk Anderson Riverside Lakewood Country Club King East L. A Vikes Vikings Tom Storrey Bill Deneven Jerry Klinkscales Dave Rider Elmer Chee Don Russell Fred Cady Lee Carnahan

Kentucky to Play Xavier on Home Court Tonight

Kentucky aims for its 83rd straight basketball win at home as it hosts Xavier University of Cincinnati in Lexington on February 23. The matchup highlights a storied streak and a key conference contest on the Commodores’ schedule.

Kentucky Lexington Xevier University of Cincinnati

Japs Decline Bid for Swim Meet

Tokyo reports Japan’s ace swimmer Hiroe Furuhashi and three teammates cannot compete in the Southern California championships next week due to insufficient training time. Manager Masanori Yusa accompanies them, with plans to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Sao Paulo for the Brazilian championships after arriving in Los Angeles.

Tokyo Hiroeushin Furuhashi Japan Masaji Tabata Japan Swimming Federation Southern California Brazil Furuhashi Masanori Yusa Los Angeles New York Rio de Jaseiro Rio San Paulo

LaVerne Roach Succumbs From Boxing Injury

New York Feb 25 CP middleweight LaVerne Roach died from injuries after a knockout in a bout against Crane Smail in New York. The Plainview Texas native, a former Marine, collapsed in the final round and died at 12:50 PM after emergency treatment. Roach’s wife and manager kept vigil as doctors noted fleeting improvements before a fatal turn.

LaVerne Roach Plainville Texas Scragger Kaye George Small Brooklyn St. Nicholas Arena New York Plainview Crane Smail Sir Slave's Hospital Lo Hetrs Roesel Vincent Nariella Te Ethletie Commissi Roach Fered Narhella Anit Ried Evalyn John Abond Beulsia

Weekly Wrestling Show Heads to Night for Convention

The regular weekly wrestling show at the Municipal Auditorium bows out to a hardware convention in Night. Promoter Harry Rubin plans a return west Thursday with a big program headlined by either Gorgeous George or Ernie Dusesx. Final plans for the March 2 show to be set late this week.

Municipal Auditorium Harry Rubin Gorgeous George Ernie Dusesx

Ferrie Wins Low Net at Virginia Country Club

Mrs Jim Ferrie captured the Class A low net title on the Ladies guest day at Virginia Country Club finishing with 78 plus handicap for a net 7 percent. Second place went to Mrs Wendell Schooling with 97 18 79 and Mrs Eldredge Combs was third with 95 16 79. Guests included Mrs G Shaw and Mrs Harold Lush.

Vis Jim Ferrie Virginia Country Club Wendell Schooling Eldredge Combs G. Shaw Harold Lush

Fights Last Night at Unknown Venue Sparks Debate

An unclear report notes violent clashes and unsettled accounts tied to the party scene in a city area. Authorities investigate injuries and possible arrests as witnesses describe chaotic scenes lasting into the night.

Sixty-Eight Players Still Outside the Fold

New York Feb 23 AP Thirty-two percent of major league players remain unsigned with a week to go in spring training. Brooklyn Dodges' Gene Hermanski and Jack Banta joined others in terms while Rex Barney Clarence Podbielan and Bobby Morgan await deals. Vic Wertz agreed with Detroit for about $18,000 per year. Several stars and pitchers including Hal Newhouser Fred Hutchinson and Howie Pallet linger as teams report few signings across leagues.

York Brooklyn Dodgers Brooklyn Gene Hermanski Brooks Jack Banta Rex Barney Clarence Podbielan Bobby Morgan Branch Rickey Philadelphia Athletics Lou Byissie Bob Dillinger Detroit Vic Wertz Hal Newhouser Fred Hutchinson Paul Calvert Owlfirider Evers Cleveland Indians Herb di Rosen Indians Catthe Ron Lemon Embree Inn der Carlsen Rightharéer Denver Chicago St. Louis Cardinals Bill Reeder Stac Howie Pallet Hous Pallet St. Petersburg Fla Ihe

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